Table 1 Distribution of pre‐existing chronic conditions.
Chronic condition | n | (%) |
---|---|---|
Any chronic condition | 778 | (74.6) |
Heart disease | 529 | (50.7) |
Congestive heart failure | 159 | (15.2) |
Myocardial infarction | 172 | (16.5) |
Hypertension | 203 | (19.5) |
Diabetes | 167 | (16.0) |
Stroke | 61 | (5.9) |
Lung disease | 75 | (7.2) |
Cancer | 42 | (4.0) |
Gastrointestinal disease | 37 | (3.6) |
Kidney disease | 42 | (4.0) |
Psychiatric disorder/substance misuse | 36 | (3.5) |
Other conditions | 152 | (14.6) |
n = 1043.